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infection

[in-fek-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /


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They’re ubiquitous across the Western world — an architectural infection spurred by capitalism’ need for generic efficiency borne of economies of scale.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

This organism can cause a rare but extremely deadly brain infection when contaminated water enters the nose, often during swimming or other recreational water activities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Human infection is rare, DeNotta said, but it can happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It is made from a deadly chemotherapy drug that has been fused to an antibody, similar to the ones the body uses to fight infection.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Without the medicines available today to treat infection, her condition rapidly declined.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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